Peer Support / CRS

Valley-Forge-Medical-Center-; Harley Corners (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley-Forge-Medical-Center- in Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Peer Support Specialist to promote engagement in treatment and long-term recovery. Responsibilities include recovery coaching, building rapport, and developing community-supported plans within inpatient care. Collaboration with clinical staff and EMR documentation are essential.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in discharge planning and follow-up calls to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Requires Peer Support certification.
• One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
• Build rapport through active listening and relationship building.
• Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.
• Collaborate with CRS, clinical and medical staff and document progress in EMR.
• Maintain patient closet inventory and support during meals.
• Facilitate small group activities and discharge planning.
• Escort patients to internal and external appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up callbacks to track progress.
• Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
• Assist during doctor rounds and document group sessions.

Skills

Active listening

Rapport building

Group facilitation

Recovery education

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Peer Support certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

****Peer Support certification required****

Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging those seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment. Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

****Peer Support certification required****

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Peer-Based Recovery Support:

• Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
• Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
• Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.

Administrative Support:

• Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
• Document recovery progress in EMR.
• Maintain patient closet inventory.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
• Facilitate small group activities (goal setting, discharge planning).

Patient Escort and Assistance:

• Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
• Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
• Monitor and support patients during meals.

Post-Discharge and Follow-Up:

• Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
• Assist during doctor's rounds and take vital signs.
• Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
• Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
• Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
• Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
• Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.

Position Requirements:

Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.

Peer Support certification necessary.

Shift Options:

PT| 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM | Every other weekend rotation plus 1 -2 weekday shifts (6:45AM - 3:15PM)

PT| 6:45AM PM - 3:15 PM | Only Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)